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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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